The IMAA Victim Services program provides culturally sensitive, bilingual direct service to refugee and immigrant victims of general crime. The victim service program is funded by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety-Office of Justice Programs and Mayo Clinic.
We believe in treating each client with dignity and respect. We provide a welcoming, comfortable, and secure environment for all our clients who need help.
Services Provided
- Advocacy
- General Crime Victim Information
- Support through the healing process
- Assistance with navigating the criminal justice system
- Assistance in filing OFPs and HROs
- Referrals to: legal services, mental health services, shelter, and other basic needs
- Bilingual advocacy
General Crimes We May Assist With
- Assault
- Labor Trafficking
- Robbery
- Burglary
- Theft
- Homicide
- Elder Abuse
- Driving While Impaired
- Criminal Vehicular Homicide and other traffic offenses
- Arson
- Fraud
- Identify Theft
- Bias motivated crimes
- Criminal damage to property
In partnership with Legal Assistance of Olmsted County (LAOC), we currently offer legal clinics twice a month for clients who are in need of legal advice in any of the following areas listed below:
- Divorce
- Custody
- Child support
- Parenting time/visitation
- Landlord tenant disputes
- Immigration
- Eviction
- Harassment
- Domestic abuse
- Financial
To sign up for a clinic, email victimservices@imaa.net or call 507-289-5960 ext. 110. Interpreter services are available.
In partnership with Olmsted County Victim Services and Women’s Shelter and Support Center, we currently offer monthly clinics for criminal advocacy needs.
Walk ins are accepted, and pre-registration is encouraged. To register, email victimservices@imaa.net or call 507-289-5960 ext. 110.
Crime Victims’ Rights Brochures
English Brochure
Hmong Brochure
Somali Brochure
Spanish Brochure
Crime Victims Reimbursement Program
The Victim Services Program is graciously funded by the Office for Victims of Crime
Established in 1988, through an amendment to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) of 1984, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is committed to enhancing the Nation’s capacity to assist crime victims and to providing leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices to promote justice and healing for all victims of crime.
If you have questions about the Whole Family Systems Program, contact Zerina Said, zerina.said@imaa.net
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Get In Touch
Address:
2500 Valleyhigh Drive NW
Rochester, MN, 55901
Phone: (507) 289-5960
Fax: (507) 289-6199
Business Hours:
Monday - 8:30am-5pm
Tuesday - 10:00am-5pm
Wednesday - 8:30am-5pm
Thursday - 8:30am-5pm
Friday - 8:30am-5pm
Saturday and Sunday - Closed
